Most Speed Queen washer repairs in Richmond involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. The Richmond list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Richmond
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Richmond. 25 list an address in Richmond, and other nearby bases include Mechanicsville (5), Midlothian (2), and Glen Allen (2). The closest is Appliance Repair Richmond, about 1.4 miles away. None of the repair companies near Richmond name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
First up for Richmond: Mr. E Appliance Service (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, 4.3 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Speed Queen Washer Technician Deals With
Speed Queen top loaders call for HE detergent, and if regular detergent is used, only half the detergent maker's recommended amount should go in. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Speed Queen Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- Washer smells. Speed Queen recommends leaving the lid open when the washer isn't in use. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- Too many suds. Speed Queen says to use the recommended amount of HE detergent and avoid overloading the tub. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Speed Queen Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its Washers
- Clean the lint filter after running the Pet Hair Remover cycle. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
- Clean the filter screens in the fill hoses about every six months. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Richmond, VA
Most washer calls in Richmond come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Richmond
- How often do you repair Speed Queen washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Richmond, VA
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen washer?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
What stops a washer from spinning?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
Other Washer Repair in Richmond
More Speed Queen Washer Repair Pages Nearby
Write down any error code your Speed Queen washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Richmond technician bring the right parts.